Are you religious? If so do you hate people who follow other religions?

Question

And if you are not religious, do you hate people who are? AND WHY??

Wow, 21 answers so far and each one is pretty much a no to hating.. This gives me strength. :-D

Ok we're at 35 people all saying no to hate now.. That's just wonderful. I'm giving you all thumbs up :-)

Answer 1

I'm not much of a hater.

I'm not religious.

I have respect for other people who live their religion honestly and respectfully, and do not spread hatred and bigotry in the name of their faith.

Let me do my thing and you can do yours.

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Answer 2

No, I am not religious, by that I mean that religion was man made. However my belief in God has been called religious when it is not. I am non-denomintaional for this very reason, God/Jesus was not any religion and never proclaimed to be. Even the first church was not a religion, it was simply people who followed the teachings of Jesus.

Many men have created their own religions, such as Jehovah's Witness, who are lead not solely with the Bible, but also another book. This is also true of New Agers, many say they take several religious beliefs and meld them together with their own ideals to create their religion.

What a man follows is more important than any label one has, or is known by and proclaims.

I hate no one for what religion they may adhere to, nor by what they believe. I love them, and share my beliefs with them and they with me. I think is everyone followed suit, the world would be a much nicer place to live in.

Answer 3

I am becoming more religious, due to my interest in Unitarianism. However, the church believes in universal salvation and interfaith activity. I do not (hate) (hate) anyone of any religion but believe that religious fundamentalism is a form of brainwashing. I have met people who are convinced that any interest in Christianity, Judaism, Bahaism, Buddhism or any religion is a sign you are being 'brainwashed' and that you will end up like a JW. Ridiculous. There are people like that. They stand around at a pro-life vigil for days on end at the local women's clinic.

I have decided to go to church once a week and join a civil rights group. Hardly damaging behaviour. Some people are unctuous, controlling and obsessed with political correctness, displaying a smarmy, know-it-all pretense about being better for being atheists or militantly anti-spiritual, anti-religious, As if we are ignorant and brainwashed into believing that saying Merry Christmas is offensive and discriminatory because it implies the celebration of a religious holiday and an interest in the Lord.

Answer 4

hey i am a male muslim, different right? but in reality I am just a normal every-day person and i do not hate on anybody, i dont like that some people think i am a terriost, i am a freshman and i have lots of friends that a jews, christians, sikhs, buddistist and other different religions. I do not believe in bombing anything or shooting anybody. I am also Euro-Asian. I just do the 5 prayers everyday- does not take too long about 5-10 minutes and go to the mosque here in NC every Friday and Sunday. i am fine with other peoples views, points and ideas as long as they dont harass me to join there religion (it gets very annoying) muslims believe it is a sin to force people into Islam. I have lived in America all my life and i love it. Although some people are scared of muslims ( i have expirenced this since 9/11 in elementary school) i am fine and i have alot of friends and they understand my ways. i dont have any criminal records against me and i a a A / B student. i like malls, fairs and other places i could have fun and enjoy myself with my friends. i just feel that not everybody should be judged who they are right away, sterotypical. Alright, PEACE!

Answer 5

I think I'm religious

I do not hater other religions or their teachings.

Because, so as to say, 'each to his own' there must be a certain reason why someone chose that particular relieigon. There is a reason why I rejected those religions

But I try not to hate other people. Because (also) that is also against the teachings of my religion

Answer 6

no i don't hate someone because of a certain religion.. who am i to say what is right or wrong.. and besides i believe when you die and go to heaven if that is where your going .. you just may find out that all religion have there right and wrong in them...i mean the bible has been around a long time and couldn't some things have been taken out or put in that was not suppose to be there

Answer 7

I'm religious in my own sort of way. I don't necessarily hate people who follow other religions, I hate when they try to press it on everyone else. All religion (or lack thereof) is equally true and false. I don't care what people believe as long as it doesn't infringe on another's human dignity.

Answer 8

Hello,

I am not religious, and I don't hate people who are religious unless they impose it on me (ex. extremist Islamics who blow up the world trade centre). Most religious people (including Muslims) are fine people, however, and I don't discriminate against them on the basis of their beliefs, just as I wouldn't discriminate against someone based on their political views, gender or skin color. Religion can be a good delusion to have, in my opinion, because it keeps your morale positive after you suffer personal losses, and it frequently motivates people to serve the less fortunate (which benefits the Mustard Seed [a place for people who can't afford food in Calgary, for those of you who don't know]). So as long as their beliefs don't affect me, I'm fine with it!

Answer 9

Hate is a very strong word. But, I do dislike ''holier than thou'' Evangelical Christians who preach damnation to those who do not believe as they do. And, there are alot of them on Yahoo.

I appreciate people who follow a religion and really believe in it-and let others think as they will.

Answer 10

Yes i follow the religion of Islam. And no i do not hate people who follow other faiths.